Written questions by Obese-Jecty.

Pursuant to the Answer of 15 July 2026 to Question 17502 on Shipping: Russia, how many of the (a) 343 unique vessels and (b) 849 occasions have been since 24 March 2026.

Awaiting answer.

Pursuant to the answer of 19 March 2026 to question 121208 on A14: Trees, what steps National Highways is taking to ensure the survival of replanted saplings on the A14 during heatwave temperatures and drought.

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Pursuant to the answer of 3 July 2026 to question 13292 on Shipping: Russia, how many suspected shadow fleet vessels have been challenged for proof of insurance as they transit the English Channel.

Awaiting answer.

Pursuant to the answer of 3 July 2026 to question 13292 on Shipping: Russia, what is the breakdown of the 173 vessels by flag status at the time of transit.

Awaiting answer.

How many sanctioned Russian shadow fleet vessels have transited the English Channel since 24 March 2026.

Awaiting answer.

How many vessels have transited the channel under a false flag since 24 March 2026.

Awaiting answer.

What is the full scope of the Future of Flight Programme.

Awaiting answer.

Pursuant to the Answer of 24 June 2026 to Question 10469 on Shipping: Russia, whether the Government considered interdicting Russian vessel SMYRTOS under the a) Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 or b

Interdiction of the SMYRTOS was not considered on the occasion of 24-25 May 2026 due to the need to comply with domestic and international law. We are unable to provide further information as this could compromise our ability to successfully act in the fu...

Pursuant to the Answer of 24 June 2026 to Question 10468 on Shipping: Russia, what is the cost to the public purse of the detainment of the vessel SMYRTOS at Weymouth anchorage.

We are clear that the ship owner remains responsible for the vessel and its crew, including the vessel’s maintenance and the crew’s management.However, should the ship owner fail in their duties, the Department, as the detaining authority, has contingenc...

What information her Department holds on what temperature range the steel in standard gauge tracks across the UK rail network is tempered to be used between.

Continuous welded rail in the UK is designed to accommodate a rail temperature range of -14°C to +59°C.

What assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing stricter geo-fencing requirements for electrically assisted pedal cycle and scooter hire companies.

The Government's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act will enable local leaders to license shared cycle schemes and to set the terms under which schemes may operate in their area and act decisively to tackle issues such as irresponsible parkin...

Pursuant to the answer of 19 June 2026 to question 9089 on Russia: Shipping, how many UK-sanctioned Russian shadow fleet vessels transited the UK territorial sea without a legitimate flag in a) 2025 and b) 2026

The UK Government constantly monitors all vessels in the UK territorial sea using a variety of information sources to uphold the safety of mariners, the marine environment and the UK’s national security.

What assessment has she made of the potential merits of updating the National Maritime Security Strategy 2022.

The government has already set out its approach to security challenges, including those faced in maritime, in the National Security Strategy of June 2025.

What the cost to the public purse is per day of detaining the SMYRTOS at Weymouth anchorage.

The Department for Transport is lead department for the detention of the vessel. However, we are clear that the ship owner continues to be responsible for the upkeep of the vessel, and provisions for crew members.

On what date did (a) the SMYRTOS lose its Cameroonian registration and (b) UK authorities become aware of the change in flag status.

The SMYRTOS was deregistered from the Cameroonian flag registry on 26 May. UK authorities first received reporting that SMYRTOS was flying a false flag on 08 June.

What information her Department holds on the number of times the sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet vessel SMYRTOS transited a) through the English Channel or b) through the wider UK EEZ since 24 March 2026.

Before the UK Government’s interdiction of the SMYRTOS on 14 June, the SMYRTOS had transited the Channel once since 24 March 2026 while on North-East passage to the Baltic across 24-25 May. This was on the French side of the Traffic Separation Scheme but ...

What steps she has taken to update the Air Navigation Order 2016 to integrate Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations with other airspace users.

Through the Future of Flight Programme, the Department is working with the Civil Aviation Authority, industry and other government partners to put in place the policy, regulatory and legislative framework needed to support routine Beyond Visual Line of Si...

Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 4885 on Transport: Global Navigation Satellite Systems, by when will she have completed the review of the case and viability of rejoining the EGNOS programme.

A comprehensive review is being undertaken of the transport case and the practicalities of rejoining the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS), with the aim of determining how to best take this policy forward by the end of the year.

From which budget will the cost of detaining the SMYRTOS at Weymouth anchorage come from.

The Department for Transport is lead department for the detention of the vessel. However, we are clear that the ship owner continues to be responsible for the upkeep of the vessel, and provisions for crew members.

Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 4885 on Transport: Global Navigation Satellite Systems, by when will she have assessed the options for access to a Satellite Based Augmentation System.

The department will undertake a review of the transport case and the practicalities of gaining access to a Satellite Based Augmentation System, principally the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS). This work will be carried out in 2026...